2021 Montgomery County History Conference from January 22-30
Jan 21, 2021
Quilts and the Stories They Tell
While every quilt has a backstory, the creation of a story quilt begins with a message from its maker.
FEATURED VIRTUAL EVENTS
Quilts and the Stories They Tell
Presented by Sandy Spring Museum
Jan
08
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Mar
12
Take a close look at a quilt and you can almost hear the words of the maker, the fabric, and the purpose of this utilitarian work of art. But while...
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ArtStream Super Social Saturday - Online!
Presented by ArtStream Inc.
Jan
09 - 30
Weekly on Saturdays. Register for one, two, or the whole month. Sing, dance, and get social from the safety of your home. January’s theme is Poetry...
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Jan
22 - 30
Join Montgomery History from January 22-30, 2021 for the 15th annual Montgomery County History Conference! This year the conference is taking...
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*ONLINE* Watercolor II for Adults
Presented by CREATE Arts Center
Jan
25
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Mar
15
Discover the joy and creative possibilities of watercolor! Watercolor is a fun and low pressure medium that is perfect for anyone curious about the...
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Feb
06
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Mar
06
June 28 – July 23
MYB’s Pre-Professional Intensive is a 4-week training program for dancers ages 14-21 looking to refine and perfect their...
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Dec
12
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Mar
01
Please join us for our virtual Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio, 26th Annual Juried Members Show.
Our on-line show opens Saturday December 12, 2020...
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Virtual Winter Bingo
Presented by Montgomery Parks
Jan
01 - 31
Use the January bingo card and get BINGO by completing activities on five straight squares in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal row.
Be sure to take...
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Jan
26
Join the Gaithersburg Community Museum in welcoming author Yesenia Moises who will be reading her new book Stella’s Stellar Hair.
Stella visits each...
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Ongoing
This online class uses the power of moving and making to cultivate connection, creativity, and greater health at all ages. Classes are led by Dance...
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I Do Crew- Wedding Advice
Presented by Kentlands Mansion
Jan
20
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Mar
10
Planning a wedding? Get expert advice and insider tips from the I Do Crew – Expert Advice Series. Every Wedding Wednesday from 1/20 through 3/10 on...
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Feb
06 - 07
We all know how to dance with change–we dance with change with every single step we take. We adapt to the conditions of the ground, momentum, and...
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Just Ducky Crafty Hour (Virtual Program)
Presented by Montgomery Parks
Feb
09
A list of items needed, and templates will be provided in an email prior to the event date. Then we will create the craft together and share our...
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Feb
12
Join us from the Arts Barn for a virtual seasonal story and coloring activity. A video conference link and coloring sheet will be sent via email –...
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Make a Soap Duck (Virtual Program)
Presented by Montgomery Parks
Feb
18
Join us for a one hour long virtual class and make your very own soap duck. A list of items needed, and templates will be provided in an email prior...
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Feb
18
Meet the artists behind the exhibit Quilts and the Stories They Tell. This one-night-only virtual event features music from Grammy-winning duo...
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Ongoing
We are all facing unprecedented challenges to the way we live our daily lives and MYB’s 2020-2021 school-year programs have been redesigned to...
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Introduction to Ballet Training
Presented by Akhmedova Ballet Academy
Ongoing
The Akhmedova Ballet Academy’s Introduction to Ballet program offers an excellent introduction to the Russian Vaganova Method for children age 6-8...
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Campfire Ring Rentals
Presented by Montgomery Parks
Jan
11
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Feb
28
Groups may reserve campfire rings at four different locations.
Locations include Black Hill Nature Programs at Black Hill Regional Park, Brookside...
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Jan
23 - 30
Bundle up and join us for a fun winter outing in the parks!
There are two seating choices at Warm–Up Days. Firepits can be reserved for a group of...
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Waterfowl Watching for Families
Presented by Montgomery Parks
Feb
15
We will observe from the parking area and take a quick walk to the Cabin Branch sediment pond peninsula, where we have seen everything from coots to...
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Take & Make It: Waterfowl
Presented by Montgomery Parks
Feb
27
Inside the kit are directions for a craft to help you see the birds and a sheet to help you identify the birds visiting Black Hill or a pond near...
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Feb
27
Late afternoon is a great time to see our avian visitors filling up for the night at the feeders and landing on the lake for nighttime protection. We...
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Family Pottery Mini Session I ONSITE
Presented by CREATE Arts Center
Jan
10
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Feb
07
Spend some quality time as a family exploring the world of clay! Whether your clay creations are purely decorative or practical pieces, you’ll...
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Jan
10
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Feb
07
Spend some quality time as a family by taking your pottery skills to the next level with more advanced pinch pot, slab and coil projects using new...
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*ONLINE* Drawing II for Adults
Presented by CREATE Arts Center
Jan
15
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Mar
05
Pick up a pencil with talented teaching artist Carla Byrd and build on your drawing skills in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of...
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Art Immersion: Mixed Media ONSITE
Presented by CREATE Arts Center
Jan
16
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Mar
06
Our Art Immersion series takes you on a deep dive into the world of art. This fall it’s all about mixed media! Taught by expert teaching artist Ann...
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*ONLINE* No School Day Art Camp!
Presented by CREATE Arts Center
Jan
18
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Feb
15
When school is out, art is in (and ONLINE!) at CREATE! Join us for a morning of fun and creativity online using common art supplies. Each camp day...
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*ONLINE* Art & Artist for Kids
Presented by CREATE Arts Center
Jan
26
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Mar
16
Embark on an exciting hands-on journey through the world of art! Each week, our talented teaching artist Kelsey Joyce will take you on a virtual...
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Jan
26
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Mar
16
Do you love to create characters and worlds? Would you like to bring them to life? Through techniques used in comics and cartooning, learn how to use...
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*ONLINE* Drawing for Kids II
Presented by CREATE Arts Center
Jan
26
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Mar
16
Pick up a pencil and learn to draw in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Whether it’s your first time drawing or you...
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*ONLINE* Painting for Teens I
Presented by CREATE Arts Center
Jan
26
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Mar
16
Join artist Danielle Gantt to learn the basics of painting or advance your technique to the next level, in this class designed for beginner to...
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*ONLINE* Painting I for Adults
Presented by CREATE Arts Center
Jan
27
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Mar
17
Immerse yourself in the world of color with master painter Jose Piedra by learning the basics of painting with acrylics! Acrylics are a versatile and...
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Jan
01
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Mar
31
Ms. Massey brings her rich experience and passion for music together with personalized learning for each student. With a background in...
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Jan
27
About the Performance
What do Radiohead, Kayne West, and The National have in common? They have all worked with composers who bridge the worlds of...
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America
Presented by Strathmore
Jan
28
Jan
30
The Marlow Guitar series resumes online with a performance by the husband and wife team of Michael Newman and Laura Oltman. Hailed as a “revelation...
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Music That Celebrates Home
Presented by National Philharmonic
Jan
31
A blend of local and international composers expressing the strength of home articulate the power of where you are, the acceptance and importance of...
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'Winter Wassail' Pub Sing
Presented by Washington Revels
Jan
31
Chase away the pandemic Winter blues and raise a glass and a song to health and happiness in “Ye Olde (virtual) Tavern”!
“Wassail” means...
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Gregory Porter
Presented by Strathmore
Feb
09 - 10
Back by popular demand after a sold-out show at Strathmore in February 2019, Porter is beloved for his honeyed baritone and soulful jazz. Porter...
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Feb
10
Composers have written passionate love letters through their works for centuries. Learn about the love stories behind the music including...
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Feb
14
Tickets: $15 Patron/$25 VIP Supporter. Only one ticket needed per household.
Treat yourself and your loved ones to the romantic music of the Romani...
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Music That Feeds the Soul
Presented by National Philharmonic
Feb
14
Music goes beyond words, and often beyond thought. It has the power to speak straight to our innermost beings, often healing what nothing else can....
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He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box
Presented by Round House Theatre
Nov
14
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Feb
28
He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box
By Adrienne Kennedy
Streaming on demand beginning NOV 14, 2020
It is 1941, and Kay and Chris are in love. Yet...
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Dec
12
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Feb
28
In this adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s famous winter fairy tale, a powerful friendship is put to the test as four narrators bring to life...
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ArtStream - Spotlight on Shakespeare
Presented by ArtStream Inc.
Jan
20
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Mar
10
Create a collaborative performance of Hamlet’s ‘To be or not to be’ speech! Explore new styles of theatre, learn to use the Iambic Pentameter...
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Gravity & Other Myths
Presented by Strathmore
Feb
11 - 12
A Simple Space
Witness seven acrobats pushed to their physical limits without reserve in a disarmingly intimate setting. Propelled by the driving...
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Feb
16
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Mar
16
This course will be full of smiles and laughs that will likely spill over into other areas of your life. I will promote a relaxed, supportive, and...
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Feb
16
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Mar
16
To ensure the safety of the children, parents will need to print out scripts from home for the children to bring to class. Scripts will be emailed to...
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Feb
18
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Mar
18
This course will be full of smiles and laughs that will likely spill over into other areas of your life. I will promote a relaxed, supportive, and...
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The Mountaintop
Presented by Arts on the Green
Feb
19 - 28
In partnership with Rockville Little Theatre. A gripping re-imagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader, Dr....
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ArtStream’s Rising Stars
Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts and ArtStream Inc.
Feb
22
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Mar
22
Do you have a favorite song or skit you’ve dreamed of performing? Do you want to strut your stuff and show off your original dance moves? This is...
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She Kills Monsters
Presented by Arts on the Green
Mar
12 - 21
Live-streamed. $20. Only one ticket purchase needed per household.
In partnership with Montgomery Playhouse.
A comedic romp into the world of fantasy...
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